Oct 9, 2017 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I almost don’t care how the new Stampin’ Blends work, they are so pretty to look at!
But, I ordered the Color Me Happy stamp set with the Stampin’ Blends, and I couldn’t wait to get started.
With such an array of colors, I narrowed it down to the colors in this week’s Paper Players challenge.
And, This week’s challenge at Global Design Project is to case the designer, Brian King. His card features a large sentiment with his famous layering, which determined my sketch and sentiment choice.
I began by stamping the bird and “thank you” (Color Me Happy stamp set) with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Whisper White cardstock.
Daffodil Delight Light and Dark (substituted for Crushed Curry) turned my bird into a yellow canary, and I fussy cut her without trying to save her legs. After coloring “thank” with Pumpkin Pie Light and Dark, I stamped another canary on the corner of the “k.”
I put dimensionals on my fussy cut canary, and placed her on top of the second one, giving her perfectly stamped legs.
The card base is Peekaboo Peach, with a piece of Autumn Harvest DSP to coordinate. Early Espresso cardstock frames the layers, as it does in Brian King’s sample.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone does with the Stampin’ Blends.
Oct 8, 2017 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I just had to see what the Large Letters looked like in the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper. They did not disappoint! Don’t you think they look like they are made of wood? I triple layered the letters to spell “MERRY” as before, and set them aside.
Extra Large Merry Christmas Wishes Card
A number of you were asking about the envelope I would use for the long cards, so I thought I would make a card that would fit that envelope size, 9 X 4 1/4″, exactly. This Garden Green card base measured 9″ X 8″, scored at 4″. I cut the Crumb Cake top layer a scooch (1/16″) smaller, so it would accommodate the pretty die cut detail on each end. This die is from the Carols of Christmas Bundle.
The pine tree in the Lovely As A Tree stamp set makes the most beautiful Christmas tree. I stamped one in Garden Green on each end, keeping a symmetrical look. I added some Dazzling Details Silver Sparkle to the trees, but Wink of Stella would work also. You have to get close, or have the right angle to see the subtle shine.
I stamped “Christmas Wishes” from the Merry Mistletoe stamp set in Chocolate Chip ink on Crumb Cake cardstock, and used a Stitched Shape oval die for cutting. The Watermelon Wonder Mini Striped Ribbon beneath it was wrapped around a piece of cardstock, and adhered with Tear Tape.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope you’re enjoying the large alphabet as much as I am!
Oct 7, 2017 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I love the little row of houses in the Hometown Greetings die set. I can’t tell you the moment it popped into my head to place them against the row of trees from the Lovely As A Tree stamp set, but I like the way it turned out.
Hometown Greetings Holiday Card
I used the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper for die cutting the row of houses, and die cut a second piece from cardstock to glue to the back for dimension.
Early Espresso ink was used for stamping the row of trees on Whisper White cardstock, and this was layered on a Soft Sky card base.
Dazzling Diamond Glimmer Paper created “Peace” and the stars.
Hometown Greetings Holiday Card
I had fun combining the realistic trees with the stylized houses. Thank you for stopping by my blog!
Oct 6, 2017 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Meow! My name is Sparkle, and I love to play in piles of fabric, layers and layers of fabric. I also like to play Tic Tac Toe, and when the top square was “animal,” I leapt at the chance.
Okay, Sparkle, since there’s a square named after you, let’s show everyone how the Dazzling Diamond Glimmer Paper makes you shine.
Since the middle square is “layers,” shall we talk about those? The Garden Green Base card is layered with Lemon Lime Twist cardstock, which is layered with Sparkle’s favorite Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper.
Next is a band of Garden Green cardstock, layered with Whisper White, making a perfect resting place for Sparkle and the sentiment she chose, “Enjoy the Warmth of the Season.” She found it in the Hearts Come Home stamp set, and accentuated it with a red Enamel Heart. The whole thing is emphasized by raising it on Foam Adhesive Strips.
I think her claws did a number on that Swirly Scribble (die cut) piece she’s tangled in, so I’m letting her keep it.
Sparkle would like everyone to think she made up the entire design, but I’ll share the truth with you; it’s from CAS(E) this sketch. She wouldn’t let me chop off the left side of her favorite fabric, saying this made the design her own. She has a point.
Sparkle wants to thank you for visiting her today, and says you’re invited back any time.
Oct 5, 2017 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I’m so excited about the lights on this Christmas tree! My project began with this little, topiary tree from the At Home with You stamp set. Garden Green was a natural choice, so I inked it up, stamped the tree on Whisper White, and die cut it with a Stitched Shape oval. The MAGIC happened when I placed five Metallic Enamel Shapes on the tree.
BAM! They became working lights!!!!!
Topiary Christmas Tree with Lights
After my thrilling discovery, I designed the card to surround my tree. The card base is Thick Whisper White, layered with Garden Green, layered with a gingham print from Quilted Christmas DSP. The raised 3/4″ band beneath my tree is from this same 6X6″ Designer Paper. The square star shape is from a Quilt Builder Framelits Die.
Do you see that it’s the same as the star on the band? I love how Stampin’ Up! co-ordinates everything.
I decided to go with traditional Real Red for the sentiment. “Merry Christmas” from the Star of Light stamp set was cut with a Bunch of Banners die.
I may have to give this card to my husband, so it can stay at my house. There’s nothing like a Christmas tree with working lights!
I hope you enjoyed my discovery half as much as I did!
Oct 3, 2017 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I can’t stop playing around with these marvelous Large Letters! The questions is, how can I make long words fit on a 5 1/2″ X 4 1/4″ card. I know my solution can’t be original, but here it is……..abbreviations!
I think the “Thank You” is interesting cut from this Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper. Doesn’t the pattern give the letters dimension?
I added a layer of cardstock beneath the letters, so they are strong enough to hang over the edge of the circle, especially since the circle is raised on dimensionals.
“THX” is on a circle of Soft Sky, die cut with the largest Stitched Shape circle, matching the Soft Sky card base. The background is from the Coffee Break DSP. As soon as I saw this DSP, I knew I would be ordering it, because the yummy mix of colors would lend themselves to masculine cards.
Hint: If you missed out, Stampin’ Up! is having a “Buy 3 Get One Free” Designer Series Paper sale right now.
So, I have a “quick and easy,” masculine thank you card, and I can share it with Global Design Project for this week’s theme, “grateful.”
Thanks for visiting my blog. Let me know if you come up with new ideas for the Large Letters!
